EU Investigates Booking.com Over Scams and Ad Ranking
The European Commission has launched a formal Digital Services Act investigation into Booking.com over fraudulent listings, guest phishing scams, and undisclosed paid search placements. If found in breach, the online travel agency could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
Key Takeaways
- 1EU regulators are probing fake listings and phishing scams targeting guest reservation data via the platform.
- 2The investigation will review whether paid search result rankings are sufficiently transparent to consumers.
- 3Booking.com faces potential penalties of up to 6% of worldwide turnover under the Digital Services Act.
Source: shorttermrentalz.com
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